Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Some parents call for transparency after Delaware County school counselor charged with child porn
Kevin Siegel, 45, was charged with 17 counts of child pornography as well as criminal use of a communication facility.
Pedestrian struck, killed trying to cross I-95 SB near Philadelphia International Airport: Police
The pedestrian has not yet been identified and it is unknown why she was walking on the roadway.
7 families displaced, 3 homes impacted after fire tears through row homes in Folcroft
It's something really undescribable to see everything that you had just gone," said Adrienne Lewis. "I left this morning to go to church and thought I'd come home and everything will be alright."
Victim's family speaks out after 3 women critically injured in hit-and-run in Wilmington
"She has been through horrific trauma," said Pamela Dupree.
Delaware County community donates life-saving equipment to police after deadly tragedy
Resident John Rossiter and Brothers Automotive and Collision donated 20 tourniquets and advanced first aid kits for each patrol vehicle.
AAA warns drivers to be extra cautious on wet roads after weeks of dry conditions
The historic dry streak came to an end Sunday night, but now the rainfall could cause problems on the road.
Racial slur found spray-painted on woman's property in Camden County
"I felt violated," said Dawn Hines. "I still feel violated."
Woman injured during apparent road rage shooting between 2 drivers
A woman was injured in an apparent road rage shooting on Temple University's campus on Friday evening.
Racist text messages referencing slavery under investigation in Philadelphia region
The racist text message is being sent to Black men, women and students locally and nationwide from an unknown number, officials say.
Philadelphia police increase presence after social media posts surface about looting
"We're being very, very cautious," said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel. "Make sure we protect our communities across the entire city, not just here in Center City."